Scythe Ninja Copper CPU Cooler Review

Conclusion

While it may be the Year Of The Rat to the Chinese but to computer enthusiasts, its going to be the year of the Ninja Copper. Its performance is really quite impressive and while passive mode is a bit of a dog’s breakfast, the included fan is so quiet that it really is foolish not to use this cooler without active cooling. With its slick good looks, its ability to allow you to achieve extreme air cooling overclocks and above all its silence really make this a great choice for just about anyone. It is also great to see a cooler of the Ninja's size having such an intuitive installation process which should be easy for both novices and seasoned veterans alike.

The only potential negative one could find with this cooler is its price. With an online price that ranges from $50 to $75 dollars, the Ninja Copper is not a cheap investment. If you cannot justify its steep price (especially when the Ninja Rev. B goes for $35-$40) you can hope that some of its design updates will make it into future revisions of the aluminum Ninja. It would be interesting to see a Rev. C with equally spaced heatpipes, great mirror like base paired with that amazing fan.

In the end, if you want a cooler that is not only quiet, but looks great while offering great cooling performance, and you can afford the high price tag, the Scythe Ninja Copper should be at the top of your list. This cooler really is a legend in the making, and it was a real pleasure to put it through its paces. You may want to hurry as this unit is not meant to be massed produced and once they are gone….they are gone forever.


Pros:

- Good cooling performance
- Quiet fan
- Solid Copper
- Multiple Mounting Orientation Options
- High Quality Construction


Cons:

- Heavy
- Price
- Potential Clearance Issues with some types of RAM
- Thin Fan brackets